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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks
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Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month in May
Nebraska Bird Month is a month-long celebration of birds, bird watching and bird migration held throughout the entire month of May. From Breakfast and Birds on Mother?s Day or a birding by ear hike to Birds and Brews or Fashion a Feeder, there is probably a Nebraska Bird Month event at a location near you. Find a list of events in state parks, or browse our website to find other events.
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Participate in first Nebraska Birding Bowl
Join the fun and participate in the first Nebraska Birding Bowl. This free, statewide birding competition will take place throughout May, and is an opportunity to get outside and contribute data toward bird conservation, for birders of all ages and experience levels. And it's easy to do in a state park!
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Coming soon: Plans underway for Great Park Pursuit
Looking for a fun summer activity? The Great Park Pursuit will launch in May, setting off a search for posts at parks across Nebraska. It's an easy way to visit cool places along with the fun of following clues to a park post. Participating teams can submit their finds for the possibility of winning prizes. Stay tuned to the Great Park Pursuit Facebook page to learn when the program goes live.?
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Additional Opportunities
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 Enjoy Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 20! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.
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 Have your event with us
Nebraska state parks offer fantastic locations to host conferences, meetings, retreats, family reunions and weddings, with first-class facilities amid a peaceful, beautiful backdrop. Learn more online.
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 Go fishing at a Nebraska state park
Looking for a place to wet a line? You can't go wrong with a Nebraska state park. Find one near you with a new feature on our website, an interactive park map with activity filters; click on the "fishing" category.
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 Enjoy wine tastings at Sip Nebraska
The Sip Nebraska festival at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park features wineries, breweries and distilleries from all over Nebraska. Try unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider and spirits while enjoying food and live music.
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 Get a taste of the outdoors at Kearny Expo
Explore the outdoors at the Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo on May 13. Activities include campground games, target shooting, historical reenactments, kids outdoor discovery zone and more.
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 Go birding at Lake McConaughy
Join us at Lake McConaughy for this Nebraska Bird Month Event on May 13. Learn about common birds at Lake McConaughy, make pinecone bird feeders, and enjoy a short bird outing.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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